afromom

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1. Job abandonment

   afromom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   If you go to work and tell your boss you can't stay, then they say " ok, clock out, you're suspended until you talk to me". After 3 attempts, you finally speak with them and tell you that you're terminated because of job abandonment and you're lucky ...

2. Has anyone accidentely got a patients urine or anything on them

   afromom replied to afromom's topic in CNA/MA

   It happened to me once and It's been on my mind. I've been feeling like I'm the worst aide and how could i let it happen. I know there is a risk of this happening but i was feeling down about it. Like it was my fault and i should have done something ...

3. Has anyone accidentely got a patients urine or anything on them

   afromom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Has any one gotten urine or anything on them accidentely from a patient when you were trying to clean them or something?

4. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

   afromom replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

   I decided to take my CNA class when i was pregnant with my 3rd child because i always wanted to be in the medical field ,but kept letting myself get distracted. I've been working as a CNA for 2months now and have decided that I'm not going to go furt...

5. Things they didn't teach you in CNA class.

   afromom replied to Dorali's topic in CNA/MA

   I wish i was told that too. That has been one of the biggest surprises about the job so far.

6. how much do you make?

   afromom replied to sabby09's topic in CNA/MA

   $8.50hr and 10cents for 2nd shift. I live in south FL.

7. If you are a bad CNA, does that make you a bad Nurse?

   afromom replied to Derek1975's topic in CNA/MA

   I have been feeling the same way. I been working as a CNA for 3 weeks now and i think i'm bad at it too.But at the same time i still want to do my LPN. I just feel like i don't catch on like everyone. Sometimes i think i take alot longer with my pati...

8. Pregnant and Want to get my CNA

   afromom replied to mrsb04's topic in CNA/MA

   I completely my CNA program when I was 8months pregnant. I started a 6week challenger course when i was 6months pregnant and passed my exam at 8months pregnant. If your course involves clinicals, i think you'll still be able to do it because usually ...

9. lpn program online

   afromom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I was wondering if anyone did their LPN program online, how was it if you did and does anyone know what schools in south florida offer an online program.

10. Have you colleted specimen from a patient before

    afromom posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I was just wondering if everyone is pretty much going to have experience with collecting specimen from patients, as a CNA and how often is this assigned, rarely or often?

11. Scared to Touch Residents

    afromom replied to Blueroses91's topic in CNA/MA

    I just recieved my first job as a CNA, I start on monday. Even though I haven't started yet, i know how you feel because i was volunteering at the hospital to get some experience because i couldn't find anyone to hire me, because of no experience. An...

12. New Grad RN no job thinking of being a CNA

    afromom replied to Gem0607's topic in CNA/MA

    Sorry to hear about your job difficulty. I recieved my CNA in September 09 and just found a job, I start on monday. I got tired of walking in and putting application because alot of the places were just accepting applications, so no call backs. So I ...

13. Normal to wait this long for pre employment follow up

    afromom replied to afromom's topic in CNA/MA

    they called me, I start on monday.I'm so excited:lol2:

14. Normal to wait this long for pre employment follow up

    afromom replied to afromom's topic in CNA/MA

    I couldn't take it any more, and i called them today. The woman in HR told me that they recieved my drug test results and i'm cleared. She said someone should be calling me shortly. My Name was sent along with others for pending employment so maybe t...

15. Normal to wait this long for pre employment follow up

    afromom replied to afromom's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks for the the ideas:o